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Solve Common Pharmacy Deficiencies with NABP’s Accreditation Solutions

National Association of Boards of Pharmacy

For example, a DUR could reference a patient’s demographics, medical history, and current conditions such as diabetes, asthma, or high blood pressure. Additionally, some pharmacies don’t collect information to monitor and track the results of patient treatments. Pharmacies also need to regularly review the above elements.

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Global Trends in Pharmacy

RX Note

Additionally, pharmacists in many countries, including the United States, UK and Australia, are empowered to administer vaccines, improving accessibility and reducing healthcare system strain. Some of the possible services are patient counselling , drug therapy monitoring (e.g. Summary Despite advancements, challenges persist.

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Pharmacists Can Educate Patients About Sun Safety

Pharmacy Times

When it comes to patient counseling about sun care, it is not only [important] to inform them about medications that increase risk of burn or sun sensitivity, but also to help them with selecting the appropriate sunscreen for their skin and how to apply it,” Le said.

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Pharmacists Can Simplify the Vaccine Schedule

Pharmacy Times

RSV vaccines are recommended for older adults and those with specific health conditions, with options like Arexvy, mResvia, and Abrysvo available. RSV vaccines are recommended for older adults and those with specific health conditions, with options like Arexvy, mResvia, and Abrysvo available.

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Semaglutide and Tirzepatide Lead the Way in Comprehensive Diabetes and Obesity Management

Pharmacy Times

Pharmacists are pivotal in patient counseling, therapy selection, and navigating insurance challenges, ensuring comprehensive diabetes management. Tirzepatide outperforms semaglutide in weight loss and HbA1c reduction, but lacks direct cardiovascular risk data, influencing treatment choice.

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Enhancing Patient Understanding With Contraceptive Demonstration Kits

Birth Control Pharmacist

Comprehensive birth control education kit including copper IUD, hormonal IUD, implant, shot, vaginal ring, patch, combined pill, progestin-only pill, diaphragm, cervical cap, internal condom, external condom, emergency contraception pills, and patient counseling materials.

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Why India’s B.Pharm graduates need a standardised National Exit Exam

Express Pharma

India’s pharmaceutical industry has achieved international recognition as the “Pharmacy of the World,” particularly for its imperative role in supplying vaccines, essential medicines, and medical supplies during the COVID-19 pandemic and beyond.